insert_link South Africa BOSA calls for Marikana Memorial Day to honour fallen miners Build One South Africa (BOSA) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to officially declare 16 August as Marikana Memorial Day, to be observed annually in remembrance of the 34 mineworkers who were killed during the Marikana tragedy 13 years ago. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons said the massacre, which also left 78 others injured, took place on 16 August 2012 after miners protested against poor living conditions and low wages. He stressed […] today18 August, 2025
insert_link South Africa BOSA Slams Corporate PR for Failing SA Education Build One South Africa has criticised corporate Public Relations campaigns that do little to fix South Africa’s education crisis. Leader Mmusi Maimane called on businesses to invest in long-term solutions like Early Childhood Development centres instead of branded donations. With over three-million learners lacking desks and 81-percent of children unable to read for meaning by age 10, BOSA's Roger Solomons demands sustainable corporate investment in education: today28 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, BOSA to Protest Ahead of Winde’s State of the Province Address Build One South Africa says it will protest alongside several political and community organisations today, ahead of Western Cape premier, Alan Winde’s state of the province address in Beaufort West. The protest is an ardent call for an immediate end to the cutting of teacher posts and for greater budget allocation toward hiring educators in the province. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the cutting of around two-thousand teaching posts is […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics In S.A, BOSA says Lesufi to Spin Success in Gauteng SOPA In S.A, Build One South Africa in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi will attempt to paint a picture of progress and success, when he delivers the state of the province address today. The party’s Ayanda Allie says Lesufi's 2024 address was filled with bold commitments, yet many remain unfulfilled, exposing a government failing to deliver on its promises. She says the premier will not address the failures in education, the […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa BOSA in S.A says Budget Delay Shows Chaos in Unity Government Build One South Africa says the postponement of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday, demonstrated the chaos within the government of national unity. The budget was postponed for the first time since 1994 after cabinet members pushed back against a proposed two-percent value-added-tax hike. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the government has put the economy in jeopardy and transparency and clarity are now needed: Meanwhile, the unprecedented […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game: today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A. President Ramaphosa Commends Matric Class of 2024 for Unprecedented Achievements S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric class of 2024 on multiple, unprecedented achievements that testify to learner's personal commitment and advances in the basic education sector. The matrics achieved an 87.3-percent pass rate, the country’s highest-ever national pass rate. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says these results demonstrate the agency, resilience, and pride of the youth in creating a better future: Meanwhile, Build One South Africa says the […] today14 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa BOSA Pushes Petition to Raise Matric Pass Mark to 50%. Build One South Africa has launched a petition urging Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube to scrap the minimum matric pass mark from 30-percent and increase it to 50-percent. The petition argues that a 30-percent pass mark for subjects at matric level undermines the intellect of South Africa’s youth, and allows for the entrenchment of mediocrity and low expectations. BOSA’s acting spokesperson, Rogers Solomons, says a meagre 30-percent pass hurts […] today9 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses: today20 November, 2024
